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Nathaniel

Boy · Hebrew · Long name

Meaning
Gift of God
Pronunciation
nuh-THAN-yul
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Netan'el', from 'natan' (given) and 'El' (God).

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • NathanaelGreek / English

    Greek-derived form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Nathaniel Hawthorne

    1804–1864

    American novelist and short story writer, author of 'The Scarlet Letter'.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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